The Fishers City Council Nonprofit Committee has voted to recommend distributing $120,000 to 9 local organizations.  25 groups applied for the city grants.

The vote was 2-1, with Cecilia Coble and Jocelyn Vare voting yes and Pete Peterson casting the no vote.  The proposal will be presented to the full council for a final vote in August.  The money is included in the current year city budget.

Here is a listing of the organizations receiving the funds, along with how much they are recommended to receive from the city:

–Conner Prairie Museum – $30,000

–Outside the Box – $26,500

–Cherish Child Advocacy Center – $20,000

–Youth Mentoring Initiative – $15,000

–Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation – $10,000

–Shepherds Center of Hamilton County – $10,000

–Fishers Youth Assistance Program – $5,000-

–Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide – $3,000

–Heart and Soul Free Clinic – $500